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Exciting Times at eLearning Africa Conference in Kigali, Rwanda! 🌍

Today, the eLearning Africa 2024 conference has begun. We've already connected with many inspiring professionals from around the world.
Running until Friday, we're excited to participate in workshops, sessions, and hear the speeches from our common sense members and partners. We're also here to strengthen our partnerships, especially with our partners from Kenya's eLearning Solutions LTD (ElsatHub) and Limina Education Services South Africa. Thanks to Dr. Esther Gacicio from Kenya and Isabel Tarling & Stacey Gorridon from South Africa for joining us!



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1️⃣ " Fostering Global Collaboration: common sense and partners connect over lunch in Kigali, Rwanda
2️⃣ common sense and partners cooperation workshop
3️⃣ Transforming Education: common sense and partners at the digital learning conference in Kigali, Rwanda

Let’s meet up at LEARNTEC - Europe's #1 in digital learning from June 4-6, 2024! Visit us in Hall 2, Stand A10.

No ticket yet? We have still some !! FREE TICKETS !! available for you!

Stop by and claim an awareness badge at our booth and learn more about Open Badges and digital accessibility. See you there! 🎓✨

Exciting News! Nela and Alea had a great time at Africa Days 2024, happening both in person and online from January 31 to February 2 at the WKO Austria.

This year's AFRICA DAY highlighted opportunities across diverse regions, offering practical market insights and a crucial platform for connecting Austrian and African companies. 🌐🌍

Our colleagues were captivated by the inspiring speeches, which included a compelling address from a distinguished Ghanaian president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and an insightful talk by the professional ex-football player, Didier Drogba. They also engaged in enriching conversations with fascinating business individuals from Africa, including some from remote places like Sao Tome e Principe.🗣️✨

In addition to the insightful speeches and discussions, our colleagues attended an incredible workshop on implementing sustainability projects in emerging markets, featuring valuable insights from Komptech and Lohmann & Rauscher. 🌱🌍

The experience was a unique opportunity to explore, connect, and gain essential sustainability perspectives. We're already looking forward to Africa Days 2025! 🌐✨

🎉✨ Lifelong learning vibes at common sense! 🚀📚
At common sense, we're not just about work; we're all about that lifelong learning! 🌐💡 This Christmas, our team unwrapped something special—LinkedIn Learning memberships to kick off 2024 with new skill-building adventures. 🎁🔗
Now, we're curious—how will YOU be enabling learning in the coming year? 🤔 Whether it's building a new online course, hosting webinars, or diving into hybrid or in-person trainings, we're here to consult and help you figure out what makes sense for you and your needs! Let's make 2024 the year of continuous growth and endless possibilities. 🌟📈

🎉✨ Enabling 2024 with meaning and purpose—the common sense way! 🌐🚀 📆 Strategic Beginnings: As we embark on a new year, we see it as an opportunity to strategically plan for growth, innovation, and collaborative success for us and all our clients and partners. 🌍 Our Global Impact: Reflecting on our journey, we’re committed to making a positive impact not just locally but globally, building a network of shared knowledge and prosperity. 💡 Digital Evolution: In 2024, we want to keep setting resolutions that align with our commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and technological excellence and to keep expanding our competencies and knowledge in the digital realm with a specific focus on Open Badges and AI. 🤝 Community Collaboration: Strengthening our ties with diverse communities is a priority, fostering meaningful collaborations that resonate with our values and mission. Here’s to a transformative year filled with purpose, growth, and the unique common sense touch! 🌟🎊 #enablinglearning #elearning #lifelonglearning #growth #purpose #meaningfulconnections

In a rapidly changing world, the way we acquire knowledge is evolving, and eLearning stands at the forefront of this educational revolution. Here’s why embracing eLearning could be your key to personal and professional growth: 1️⃣ Flexibility: Learn at your own pace, fitting education into your busy life. 2️⃣ Accessibility: Access courses from anywhere, making learning a seamless part of your day. 3️⃣ Diverse Content: Explore topics that truly interest you with interactive and engaging materials. 4️⃣ Lifelong Learning: Embrace continuous growth, adapting your skills to match life’s changing demands. 5️⃣ Cost-effectiveness: Say goodbye to financial stress with affordable eLearning options. 6️⃣ Global Connectivity: Connect with a worldwide community, expanding both your network and perspectives. 7️⃣ Personalized Learning: Tailor your educational journey to match your unique preferences and goals. 8️⃣ Environmentally Friendly: Contribute to a greener world by reducing the need for physical resources in your learning journey. #EnablingLearning #eLearning #FlexibilityInLearning #GlobalLearning #PersonalizedEducation #SustainableLearning #ContinuousLearning

Throwback to an incredible event at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa at the conference "Digitalization of the TVET sector in Ethiopia". 🚀Our Managing Director Andreas Hörfurter had the honor of addressing vital questions on digital learning for TVET and its role in enhancing the employability of African youth.
🔍 What are the relevant innovations in digital learning for TVET?
🌍 How can it contribute to better employability for African youth?
💬 These and other questions were passionately discussed during his presentation and a panel discussion.

As emphasized during the conference, the key to these innovations lies not only in technology itself but in the innovative use of technology. 💡 Learning should be tailored to the context of the learners, and outcomes must become visible to enhance their employability.

The impact of that day still lingers. 🌟 Grateful for the opportunity and excited to share these valuable insights! 🙌

🌍 New Blog Alert: Empowering Change in the Transport Sector!

We're thrilled to announce a new addition to our project blog: a feature on the interactive online course "Transport Data: From MRV to Action"! 📈🌱 🛠

️🌍 Project Insights:

Client: GIZ

Distribution Platform: atingi (https://www.atingi.org/)

Duration: 06.2022 – 08.2023

Tools Used: Articulate RISE, Vyond, Adobe Suite, Moodle Activities

🚀 What's Inside?

A comprehensive package designed for a diverse audience ranging from environmental activists to government officials.

12 hours of comprehensive expert-led content.

Hands-on learning with tools like Articulate RISE, Vyond, Adobe Suite, and more.

Engaging formats: From teaser videos and exercises, to quizzes, and additional resources.

Multi-device access for a seamless experience.

🔗 Explore Our Work:
Interested in learning more about how we can support your projects?

Visit our blog and see how we're and making a difference, one project at a time.

Read the full blog post here. (https://www.common-sense.at/en/post/online-course-transport-data-from-mrv-to-action-1)

🔍 The online course is accessible on atingi.org in English under free self-enrolment:

EN: https://online.atingi.org/enrol/index.php?id=3510

🎤 One of our team members, Khusraw Parwez, recently took center stage as a speaker at the "EdTech Education Technology for Afghanistan" event.

📚 Focusing on a learner-centered blended education system, Khusraw contributed to a game-changing dialogue, addressing both the challenges and solutions for educational technology in Afghanistan.

🌍 The event was an eye-opener, highlighting various gaps, challenges, and opportunities in improving the quality of teaching and learning in Afghanistan. It was guided by key objectives, as outlined by important UN and UNESCO reports:

1️⃣ Raising awareness about the challenges in education service delivery and how EdTech can address them.
2️⃣ Gathering insights from countries with similar contexts to Afghanistan, focusing on lessons learned and best practices in EdTech.
3️⃣ Exploring innovative EdTech solutions for improving teaching and learning, especially in crisis contexts.
4️⃣ Fostering a sustained learning community for ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange in EdTech development.

🤝 we are proud to be part of such important discussions that pave the way for quality education for all, particularly in challenging environments like Afghanistan.

🌐Join us at ePIC 2023, the 21st International Conference on Open Education and Recognition Technologies in Vienna from December 6 to 8! 🗓️

ePIC 2023 will bring together participants and speakers from all continents and diverse backgrounds to explore the various dimensions of the emerging recognition culture that led to the inception of open badges. 🌍

At this event, alongside the TUI Care Foundation, common sense will showcase the transformative power of open badges within the TUI e-Academy, emphasizing tourism industry education and career development. 🚀

🎓Don't miss our insights on leveraging digital education for employment growth and sustainable learning worldwide! See you at the Markhof Cultural and Seminar Centre. 🌱

https://epic.openrecognition.org/

🌍 Employee Spotlight: Nela Helena Androsch - Our INTERNATIONAL HEART 🌍

Welcome back!
Continuing our series on the amazing people behind our mission to enable digital learning, today we're delighted to introduce you to Nela Helena Androsch, one of our outstanding consultants and Head of International Coordination and Languages.

🔹Language Genius: Fluent (or almost fluent) in not one, but six languages, Nela is also a qualified Austrian court interpreter. 🗨️

🔹Coordination Champion: In addition to her language and translation skills, Nela is a key networking hub for the international team.

🔹Academic All-Star: With two Master's degrees and a Ph.D in Media and Communication Studies, Nela's extensive educational background includes international development, transcultural communication and media.

🔹Project Pro in Mum Mode: Nela is currently on maternity leave with her 13-month-old son Matthias. We eagerly await her return to apply her recently acquired knowledge from her PhD to create even more engaging und effective learning experiences.

Outside of work 🕶️
An avid traveler, Nela loves to experience new cultures and practice her language skills. Her wanderlust extends not only to distant destinations but also to close ones, including regular visits to her family in the Czech Republic. Whether she's skiing down snowy slopes, practicing yoga, playing the piano or exploring the depths through scuba diving, Nela embraces a diverse range of activities. But most of all, Nela loves spending time with her family: her son, her husband and their cat, Dorian.

So, here's to Nela, an invaluable asset who brings an international flair and diverse expertise to our team. Stay tuned for more introductions!



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1️⃣ cs profile picture of Nela
2️⃣ workshop in Mongolia (2020) - ID and Content Development Training for the TVET project KBB (on behalf of GIZ)
3️⃣ travelling around the world (2018) – Machu Picchu
4️⃣ Erasmus stay at Universidade do Algarve (CIAC) in Portugal (2023), Nela & Matthias
5️⃣ on holiday with her family

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Meet Elias Ruez, our Project Management Ace! 🚀

Hey everyone, it's time to shine the spotlight on another key player in our consultancy's journey to redefine digital learning. Meet Elias Ruez, our Head of Project Management! 👏

🔹 Master of Strategy: Elias knows the art of getting to the heart of what really matters in a project. His questions help us focus on the essentials and cut through the noise.
🔹 Language Virtuoso: Fluent in German, English and Spanish - thanks to his time in Spain - Elias has a natural talent for managing projects that cross language barriers. 🌍
🔹 Industry Crossover: With experience in pedagogy, IT, marketing and communications Elias develops digital learning solutions that are not only effective, but tailored to our clients' needs.
🔹 Team Morale Booster: Always up for a good joke, Elias keeps the atmosphere lively, especially during breaks and team events. 😄

Outside of Work: 🏞️
Elias enjoys an active lifestyle. His mornings start with a daily dose of exercise and he's a sports enthusiast, whether it's outdoor activities like climbing or hiking or indoor ones.🧗🚴🥋 Rainy days are no match for Elias as he works on his Mario Kart skills to perfection. 🎮 He's a man of many talents, for example an accomplished guitarist and a passionate motorcyclist. He's also a true cheese expert - no surprise, given his Vorarlberg roots! 🧀

Fun Fact 🌟
Elias can whip up a mean 'fat noodle' and ‘Käsespätzle’ recipe!

Here's to Elias, a true multi-talent whose energy and skills enrich both our projects and our team culture. Stay tuned for more team portraits! 🌟👏



Photos:
1️⃣ cs profile picture of Elias
2️⃣ Elias in action at a workshop
3️⃣ Workshop with colleagues from GIZ
4️⃣ Motorbike time
5️⃣ Visiting the USA with his girlfriend
6️⃣ Practising Shaolin